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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates new nominated members of Rajya Sabha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated various dignitaries from the different walks of life on their nomination to Rajya Sabha. Athlete P.T. Usha, Music Composer, Ilaiyaraaja, Philanthropist and social worker Shri Veerendra Heggade, Film Director and Screenwriter, Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu are the nominees who got nomination for the Rajya Sabha.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"The remarkable PT Usha Ji is an inspiration for every Indian. Her accomplishments in sports are widely known but equally commendable is her work to mentor budding athletes over the last several years. Congratulations to her on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. @PTUshaOfficial"
"The creative genius of @ilaiyaraaja Ji has enthralled people across generations. His works beautifully reflect many emotions. What is equally inspiring is his life journey- he rose from a humble background and achieved so much. Glad that he has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha."
"Shri Veerendra Heggade Ji is at the forefront of outstanding community service. I have had the opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala Temple and also witness the great work he is doing in health, education and culture. He will certainly enrich Parliamentary proceedings."
"Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu is associated with the creative world for decades. His works showcase India's glorious culture and have made a mark globally. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha."
Ministry of Education
IISER Kolkata Faculty Member Wins 2021 Young Investigator Award
Kolkata, January 10, 2022
Dr Biplab Maji, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research  Kolkata has been selected as the winner of the ‘2021 Young Investigator Award’ sponsored by Molecules, a leading international open access journal of Chemistry published by MDPI, a pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing based in Basel, Switzerland.
Dr Maji has been nominated by Prof. Herbert Mayr, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany and Prof. Hisashi Yamamoto, Chubu University, Japan.
It is to be mentioned that Dr Maji joined IISER Kolkata in July 2016 as an Assistant Professor and was recently promoted to Associate Professor in the same department. Dr. Maji's research addresses the challenge and the demand for a greener and more sustainable chemical synthesis . Dr. Maji's research outcomes have appeared in several peer-reviewed international journals that are highly ranked globally. These research articles are widely cited and followed by researchers in different parts of the world.
Dr Maji did his MSc in chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology , Kanpur in 2009 and PhD in Organic Chemistry from Department Chemie , in 2012.
As an awardee, Dr Maji will receive an honorarium of 2000 CHF , an offer to publish a paper free of charge before the end of July 2022 in Molecules after peer review, and an engraved plaque.
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles partners with 13 State Government Agencies, 92 Textile Industry, 10 Industry Associations/ Councils and 4 Sectoral Organizations for training under SAMARTH Scheme
3.46 lakh beneficiaries to receive training for Capacity Building in Textile sector under SAMARTH
Proposals were invited from State Government Agencies Industry Associations for undertaking training programmes under the Samarth Scheme. After evaluation of these proposals, the Ministry of Textiles has partnered with 13 State Government Agencies, 92 Textile Industry, 10 Industry Associations/ Councils and 4 Sectoral Organizations of Ministry of Textiles for training of 3.46 lakh beneficiaries in textile sector, allocated after physical verification of training centers. Fresh proposal for empanelment under the scheme has been invited in September 2021. In response, 72 proposals have been received upto closing date of receipt of the proposal i.e. 02.11.2021. The details of funds released to the Implementing Partners under Samarth during last 2 years are given below:

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2019-20
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72.06
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2020-21
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90.70
This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre further reduces the reserve price of wheat upto 31st March, 2023 to check inflation
Reduction in reserve price to help in reducing market price of Wheat and wheat products
To check inflationary trend in food economy, the Department of Food and Public Distribution  has decided to further reduce reserve price upto 31st March, 2023 as under:
- The reserve price under Open Market Sale Scheme  {OMSS } has been fixed at Rs 2150/Qtl  for wheat  and Rs. 2125 Qtl  for wheat  of all crops including RMS 2023-24 for sale of wheat to private parties.
- States may be allowed to purchase wheat from FCI for their own scheme at above proposed reserve prices without participating in e-auction.
Reduction in reserve price will help in reducing market price of wheat and wheat products for consumers.
FCI will float 3rd e-auction for sale of wheat at these revised reserve prices on 17.02.2023 which will be opened on 22.02.2023.
The Committee of Ministers decided to release 30 LMT wheat from FCI stock through Open Market Sale Scheme  as follows:
- 25 LMT be offered through the e-auction route to traders, flour mills, etc as per the usual process followed by FCI. Bidders can participate in e-auction for a maximum quantity of 3000 MT per region per auction.
- 2 LMT be offered to State Governments for their schemes @10,000 MT/State without e-auction.
- 3 LMT be offered to Govt PSUs/cooperatives/Federations such as Kendriya Bhandar /NCCF/NAFED etc without e-auction.
Subsequently, the Department made allocation of 3 LMT of wheat to Kendriya Bhandar/ NAFED /NCCF as per their requisitions. Kendriya Bhandar, NAFED and NCCF were allocated 1.32 LMT, 1 LMT and 0.68 LMT respectively.
Further, the rate of wheat on 10.02.2023 has been reduced to Rs. 21.50/Kg for sale to NCCF/NAFED/ Kendriya Bhandar/State Govt. Cooperatives/ Federations etc as well as community kitchen /charitable/NGO etc subject to stipulation that they will convert wheat to atta and sell it to consumers at MRP Rs. 27.50/Kg.
PIB Headquarters
Gandhi, Khadi and Aatmanirbhar Abhiyaan: Renewing commitment for nation building
The teachings of self-reliance taught by Mahatma Gandhi for building a healthy and prosperous society needs to be revived and fully implemented and dynamics of khadi movement should be understood properly if we are to succeed in our mission of removing poverty. This was the thrust of deliberations at the Webinar organized by Press Information Bureau and Regional Outreach Bureau Imphal region today.
Professor Amar Yumnam from Department of Economics in Manipur University said that most of the modern ideas in the field of Economics can be traced to the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi. As an example, Prof Amar said Mahatma gave the idea of ‘value chain’ long before it became popular subject of development economics. He said that we have not yet fully applied Gandhiji’s ideas though we have been paying lip service to him. He pointed out that when we think of Khadi, we should not only focus on the products but also the context and processes that underlie the dynamics of khadi movement. Atmanirbhar Bharat is an effort to understand these regional and local diversities and lift the people of all parts of the country, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt N Sabita, senior journalist, said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has once again drawn our attention to the Gandhian idea of self reliance as a very important tool for nation building. She said that it is clear that Gandhiji’s Khadi movement was not only an effective challenge to economic dominance of a foreign power but also a tool to make Indian villages self sufficient economically and end unemployment problem. She said masses were central to Gandhiji’s ideas and he wanted villages to be a part of India’s prosperity.
In his address, Shri S N Pradhan, Additional Director General, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that we are passing through challenging times in which the need to renew our commitments to the ideals set by our father of the nation is being felt again. He said that Prime Minster Narendra Modi has drawn the attention of the nation once again towards this unfinished task. Our rich handicrafts and artisans, our traditional cottage industries – have the potential to seamlessly align themselves with modern commerce and flourish, he added.
Thanking the participants, Shri Abhishek Dayal, Director, PIB Imphal said that the webinar is a part of a series being conducted by Press Information Bureau on various critical issues where officials, experts and media must come together and exchange ideas. He called upon the media to start a healthy conversation on all public platforms about various ideas of Mahatma Gandhi so that his high ideals can genuinely become a part of our society and help us uplift the poorest and most backword sections of our society.
The Webinar was organized as a part of the one year long celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It was attended by over 30 officials and media persons.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Divyang Children and Youth from States of Western Region perform at 'Divya Kala Shakti: Witnessing Abilities in Disabilities'
Cultural Programme in Mumbai; Differently abled Youth showcase their Talents
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organises the First-Ever Western Regional Cultural Event for the Differently Abled
Mumbai, 27 April 2022
Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari inaugurated the 'Divya Kala Shakti' Programme at Nehru Centre, Mumbai, today 27th April 2022.
"PM Narendra Modi rightly said they have a 'Divya Shakti' within them to which I bow down to. I feel happy to see them showing their talents and skills despite their disabilities," said the Governor. He also encouraged the differently abled to find their inner talent and expel in it. He mentioned about the contribution of our para atheletes during the Olympics and said how they can positively contribute to the society.
The Governor also thanked the teachers, trainers and NGOs who have been working round the clock to train the Divyang youth. He thanked them for helping the differently abled in identifying their talents. He also thanked the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for their efforts in organising the event.
Union Cabinet Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar in a video message mentioned that, the aim of 'Divya Kala Shakti' is to motivate differently abled youth as well as provide a platform to showcase their talents and creative skills. "I believe this programme will boost their confidence even more," he said.
More than 150 children and youth, with different disabilities, from the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu performed during the event. The programme was packed with several performances and state-specific dances that made the evening vibrant. Programmes included puppetry, dance, music, folk dance, yoga demonstration, wheel chair performances.PIB Mumbai | DL/DR
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Road and electricity connectivity in the North Eastern Region
The Ministry of Rural Development, for a total of 18,098 habitations out of a total of 18,312 habitations in North Eastern Region  each having population of at least 250, projects were sanctioned for extending all weather road connectivity under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna , and these have been covered. Ministry of Power, all villages in India including those in NER has been electrified under the Scheme of Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana .
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region implemented the Scheme ‘Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources –State’ till the year 2017-18 under which projects contributing to road and power connectivity were supported in NER. The North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme  was approved by the Union Cabinet in place of erstwhile NLCPR State scheme, in December 2017, which also supports road and power connectivity projects. The Ministry also launched, in addition, a scheme named PM-DevINE for supporting infrastructure and social development projects in the region. A total of 780 projects worth Rs.11812.17 crore in road sector and 285 projects worth Rs.3701.48 crore in power sector have been sanctioned by the Ministry in NER.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Society should motivate the youth at the right time and reward them, emphasise upon research and innovation: Prakash Javadekar
: Mumbai, March 20, 2021
It is very important for the society to motivate the youth at the right time and reward them, said Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar in Mumbai today. The Minister was attending a private print media organization's awards ceremony, where young achievers from various fields have been felicitated for their outstanding achievements.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Javadekar urged to put emphasis upon research and innovation and to encourage the country's youth to do hardwork, hone their talents and acquire skills for progress of the country as a whole. He congratulated the organizers for working on this cause. He said, developed countries thrive on innovation, which makes them prosperous. He further said, "We should also know that research makes countries prosperous. That is why PM Shri Narendra Modi came up with the idea of 'Make In India'". We have a young class of innovators in the country, but the mindset to accept and encourage them needs to come into our society, added the Minister.
In this context, Shri Javadekar also said that Atal Tinkering Labs is a testament to how innovative, good ideas come from school and college students. These innovations should be used in our country, he urged.
The 20 awardees who were felicitated at today's function came from different fields like science and research, law and governance, entrepreneurship, social work, sports, art and entertainment.
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Ministry of Education
IIT Bombay Hosts Conference of BRICS Network Universities as part of 13th BRICS Summit
Chief Guest Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari says bio-fuels, low cost battery technology set to transform the transport sector in India
Calls on IITs to take on innovative research that can revolutionize e-mobility
A three day virtual Conference of BRICS Network Universities on the theme of electric mobility was inaugurated at IIT Bombay today. This conference is part of the engagements that India is hosting under the education stream during its Chairship of the 13th BRICS Summit this year. Eighteen experts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and S. Africa will talk about various aspects of electric mobility like traffic management, hydrogen technology, hybrid vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and linkage between e-mobility and livelihoods over the next three days. Over 100 students, researchers and faculty from the BRICS Network Universities of the five member countries are expected to participate in the conference.
Delivering the plenary address Shri Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro Small & Medium Enterprises said that the transport sector in India is transforming rapidly with the growing use of bio fuels in all kinds of vehicles ranging from trucks to e-rickshaws, bicycles, e-carts and e-food stalls. The country has also made a lot of progress with regard to low cost battery technology, he said. This transformation is not only good for the sustainability and health of the environment, but is also opening up new livelihoods in the country. Shri Gadkari called upon IITs in the country to take on research in innovative technology that can further revolutionize e-mobility. The Minister also called for greater research cooperation among the BRICS countries in this sector.
Shri Amit Khare, Secretary Higher Education, Government of India expressed hope that these interactions between the best minds from the BRICS countries will result in creation of a useful body of knowledge that will benefit each member country in their shared quest for sustainability and inclusive growth. He also informed about the upcoming engagements scheduled under the BRICS Education stream that include a meeting of the Governing Board of the BRICS NU on the 29th of this month, a meeting of BRICS Senior Officers dealing with Education on the 2nd of July, and a meeting of BRICS Education Ministers on the 6th of July.
BRICS Network University is a union of higher education institutions of the five BRICS member countries, formed with the objective of enhancing educational cooperation in general, and especially in the realm of research and innovation . IIT Bombay is the lead institution of India for the BRICS Network University.
Vice President's Secretariat
The Vice President greets nation on the occasion of Holi
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Holi. In a message, he said that, this festival of colors is a time to come together and rejoice in the spirit of unity, brotherhood and affection. On this Holi, he called for strengthening the bonds of friendship and amity that hold our society together.
Following is the full text of the message -
- extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Holi.
Holi, the festival of colors is a time for family and friends to come together and rejoice in the spirit of unity, brotherhood and affection. The lighting of the bonfire on the eve of Holi symbolizes the triumph of virtue over evil.
Holi is also a celebration of the beauty and bounty of nature. The festival signifies the end of winter and the beginning of summer.
This Holi, let us strive to strengthen the bonds of friendship and amity that hold our society together. Let this festival break the barriers that divide us and unite us in the quest for shared prosperity, peace, progress, harmony and joy.”
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President visits Eastern Naval Command
, in Vishakhapatnam today. On arrival at INS Dega, the Vice President was received by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief  ENC and the Minister for Tourism, Govt.of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao & others. The Vice President reviewed a ceremonial Guard of Honour and thereafter held discussions with the FOC-in-C at HQENC. He was given a comprehensive briefing on the role and responsibilities of ENC. The Vice President was taken by boat for harbour familiarisation which was followed by a visit to the indigenously built stealth frigate INS Sahyadri where he was given a guided tour and an overview on the operational capabilities and combat prowess of the Indian Navy. Later, the Hon’ble Vice President interacted with naval personnel.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares article by Union Minister Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey about Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article by Union Minister Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey about Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
“केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉक्टर महेंद्र नाथ पांडेय जी लिखते हैं कि प्रधानमंत्री संग्रहालय स्वतंत्र भारत के इतिहास को चिरस्मरणीय बनाने का एक अद्भुत प्रयास है।”
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production and Use-Based Index for the month of June, 2020 
The Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production  are released on 12th of every month  with a six weeks lag and compiled with data received from source agencies, who in turn receive the data from the producing factories/ establishments.
2. In view of the preventive measures and announcement of nation-wide lockdown by the Government to contain spread of COVID-19 pandemic, a large number of the industrial sector establishments were not operating from the end of March, 2020 onwards. This has had an impact on the items being produced by the establishments during the period of lockdown. With the lifting of restrictions in the subsequent periods, industrial activity is resuming. The Index for the month of June 2020 stands at 107.8 as compared to 53.6 and 89.5 for April 2020and May 2020.
3. For the month of June 2020, the Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production with base 2011-12 stands at 107.8. The Indices of Industrial Production for the Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity sectors for the month of June 2020 stand at 85.4, 106.9 and 156.2 respectively .The Quick Estimates will undergo revision in subsequent releases as per the revision policy of IIP.
5. As per Use-based classification, the indices stand at 109.2 for Primary Goods, 64.3 for Capital Goods, 102.2 for Intermediate Goods and 110.7 for Infrastructure/ Construction Goods  for the month of June 2020. Further, the indices for Consumer durables and Consumer non-durables stand at 77.4 and 157.3 respectively for the month of June 2020.
6. Statements giving Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production for the month of June 2020 at Sectoral, 2-digit level of National Industrial Classification  and byUse-based classification are given at Statements I, II and III respectively. As mentioned in the earlier Press Releases since April, 2020, itmay not be appropriate to compare the IIP in the post pandemic months with the IIPfor months preceding the COVID 2019 pandemic. An additional Statement IV giving month-wise indices since April 2020 by industry groups is also given for users to appreciate the changes in the manufacturing sector.
7. Along with the Quick Estimates of IIP for the month of June 2020, the indices for May 2020 have undergone the first revision and those for March 2020 have undergone the final revision in the light of the updated data received from the source agencies. The Quick Estimates for June 2020 have been compiled at a weighted response rate of 88 percent, the first revision for May 2020 at a weighted response rate of 91 percent and the final revision for March, 2020 at a weighted response rate of 90 percent.
8. Release of the Index for July 2020 will be on Friday, 11thSeptember 2020.
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